5. Remove the crankshaft seals.
a - Upper crankshaft seal
b - Cap screw (4)
c - Connecting rod cap (2)
d - Lower crankshaft seal
6. Mark the connecting rod cap screws with paint to identify them as used.
7. Install the connecting rod caps onto their respective connecting rods. Tighten the connecting rod cap screws finger‑tight.
a - Piston and connecting rod
b - Connecting rod cap
c - Cap screws
8. Push the connecting rod assembly out of the cylinder block.
Cylinder Block/Crankcase
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